Librarian note:There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this nameCheryl Stephanie Burke has been dancing since the age of four and competing since she was thirteen years old. Over several exciting seasons, she has captivated audiences of Dancing with the Stars with her incredible dance performances, Emmy-nominated choreography, high energy, and bright smile. In Dancing Lessons, she takes you from her childhood years into the world of competitive ballroom dancing and on to Dancing with the Stars.
Winner, with her partner Drew Lachey , of "Dancing with the Stars" [February 2006].
She began her dancing career when she began training in ballet at the age of 4 and at the age of 11 began ballroom dancing.
Is half Filipina, half Irish/Russian
Eurasian like fellow actresses Kelly Hu , Shannyn Sossamon , Vanessa Hudgens , Jessica Anderson , Devon Aoki , Moon Bloodgood , China Chow , Kristin Kreuk , Jaymee Ong , Maggie Q , Nicole Scherzinger , Monica Young and actors Anthony Begonia , Andrew Johnston , Brandon Lee , Keanu Reeves , Rob Schneider , Russell Wong and Michael Wong.
Winner, with her partner Emmitt Smith , of "Dancing with the Stars" [November 2006].
Taken to the hospital in Seattle on December 18, 2007 with a suspected case of appendicitis. Planning to fly home to San Francisco the next day for a second opinion with her family doctors.
Opened her own dance studio, Cheryl Burke Dance, in the spring of 2008.
Ranked #98 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
Has her own clothing line.
Received the key to the city of San Francisco, her hometown, by the mayor [2012].
Hostess of an infomercial for her "Disco Abs" workout system.
In the end, the greatest victory we can know is the result of all of our hard work, discipline, and dedication: the realization of our dreams. .
